The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a whistleblower bulletin seeking information from US and non-US individuals about suspected Bank Secrecy Act violations, money laundering and sanctions evasion involving Iran. Published in support of Operation Economic Outcast, the bulletin covers conduct involving Iranian proxies and facilitators outside Iran, including foreign companies and financial institutions that facilitate prohibited activity. Indicators include concealed Iranian links in shipping records, transactions involving exchange houses or digital asset providers, front companies with opaque ownership and financial flows linked to terrorist proxies. Potential sanctions violations require a US nexus, while non-US persons may also breach sanctions by causing or conspiring to cause US violations or by engaging in evasion. Whistleblowers whose information leads to a successful Treasury or Department of Justice enforcement action collecting more than USD 1 million may qualify for awards of 10% to 30% of the penalties collected.
2026-09-10Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issues bulletin seeking whistleblower tips on illicit finance involving Iran
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is seeking whistleblower information on money laundering and sanctions evasion involving Iran, including activity conducted through foreign proxies, financial institutions and digital asset channels. Information leading to a successful enforcement action with penalties above USD 1 million may qualify for an award of 10% to 30% of the amount collected.